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U.S. and Latvian military engineers complete renovation of Naujene Orphanage

BC, Riga, 22.07.2015.Print version
The United States European Command (USEUCOM), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Riga and the Daugavpils Regional Council, have completed renovation at the Naujene Orphanage, LETA was informed by the embassy's press and culture department.

U.S. Air National Guard troops from Kansas, Pennsylvania and Missouri worked together with military engineers from the Latvian National Armed Forces to renovate the space for teenagers on the orphanage compound.

 

''A few years ago, we started what seems to be a tradition now of Latvian and U.S. engineers working together to improve the local community,'' said Ms. Vanessa Acker, Deputy Chief of Political/Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy during the kick-off ceremony this past June. “I am pleased that we once again have the opportunity to witness this partnership in action.”

 

To mark the completion of this humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) project, which is valued at USD 195,000, the U.S. Embassy and local authorities will hold a closing ceremony on July 23 at 13:00 at the orphanage.

 

USEUCOM’s Civic Engagement Program funded the project, which was proposed by the Daugavpils Regional Council.

 

Three HCA projects have been completed over the past two years. Those projects include the Replacement of windows at E. Gliks High School in Aluksne (project value: USD 130,000); roof replacement and insulation at 1st Ogre High School (project value: USD 106,400); and the Installation of a fence around Adazi High School (project value: USD 92,470). Previous work in the Daugavpils Region includes a staircase elevator installation and household lift repairs at the Kalkuni Orphanage, as well as the reconstruction of Vabolite Youth and Children Center.






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